The weekly Floridian. [volume] (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1867-19??, 1887-04-21

orabls body to donate to the Academy q CO., to b
used In making the addition Of such room e may
ture All OF which 10 most humbly and respectfully
submitted
The Board of Public instruction of Alachua coun.
| ~ fully approve the foregoing.
HousE MEssAaRa
Resolcei That committee of six on the part
of the House to act with similar COMMITTEES
| from the Senate he appointed to visit the State
| Agricultural College at Lake City, and report
the condition Of The property purchased by the
trustees OF said college, the building aud equip
| ment Of the same, and upon all matters con-
nected herewith; and that Messrs. Umstead,
Ligh,sey, Mcclellan. Willie and Farnell have
been appointed on the part Of the House on said
committee. and respectfully ask the concurrence
Of the Senate therein.
On motion Of Mr.. Walker, Jr., the Senate con-
CURED in the resolution.
Resolped 6y tho House of Representatives Of tho
State of florida, That q special committee of
eleven (the Senate concurring) be appointed to
act with similar committee from the Senate
to visit the State Asylum, and 10 Investigate and
report upon the condition, management and
treatment of its inmates since the session OF the
last Legislature, and that Messrs. Baskin, John
son, Jones, Goodbread, Peoples, Spear and
Parker have been appointed on the part OF the
House the said committee, and respectfully ask
the concurrence of the Senate therein.
On motion of Mr.. Blackwell, the Senate con-
CURED in the resolution.
Lesolred By the Senate, tho House of Representa-
tces ooncnrrsng, That joint COMMITTEES of three
from the Senate and four from the House OF Rep
sentatves be appointed to report method look
ing to the speedy enactment OF all legislation re-
CURED under the new Constitutions; and what
legislation is necessary after thorough exami-
nation of the Constitution, article by article, and
section by section, aud appOrtiOn it among the
various standing committees, and that the seve-
eral committees TO whom such legislation shall be
referred shall report by bill or otherwise to both
branches Of the Legislature.
Messrs Mason, Clarke, Bitch of Levy, and
Gibbs were appointed on the part of the House.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
Mr. Mallory chairman of the Committee on
Judiciary reported on Senate bill No. "a, also
Senate bill No. IS, and recommended that they
pass.
Also on Senate bill No. 4s, aud recommended
that ii do moi pass.
Also on Senate bill No SO, and recommended
that il pass
Mr.. Orman, chairman, Committee on Finance
and Taxation, reported on Senate bill No. IA,
and recommended the following substitute:
SECTION 1. That there shall be exempt from
taxation properly 10 the value of two hundred
dollars to every widow that has family depend
ent on her for support, and to every person that
has lost u limb or been disabled in war or by
misfortune.
with this act are hereby repealed.
Also, on Senate bill No. "a, and recommended
its passage.
Mr. Gaskins, Chairman of the Committee on
Railroads and Telegraph, reported Senate bill
No. As, and recommended that 1t do not pass.
Mr Fraser, Chairman of the COMMITTEE ON
Immigration made the following report: A
resolution referring to the American Exhibition
soon 10 be held at London, England, after care
fully considering the same, beg leave to report
rs follows: That we believe it TO be inexpedlent
10 take any action thereon.
BILLS ON SECOND READING
Senate bill No. 16, TO be entitled an act to
provide for the issuing and service of writs, pro
cess and notices in civil suits and proceedings at
law in certain cases, was read and engrOssed for
| third reading.
Mr.. Bryan was permitted to introduce the tol
lowing bill: Senate bill No. 70, to be entitled
an act for the creation and establishment OF
Osceola county.
BY Mr.. Mallory Senate bill No. II, to be en-
titled an act to provide for the appointment of
harbor masters for certain ports OF the State OF
| Florida and Id provide for and dehnes their
duties. Referred.
Mr. Williams moved that Hon. J. j. Harris be
invited to a seat within the bar
SECOND READING ON BILLS CONTINUED.
Senate bill No. 20, TO be entitled act to
allow defendants in criminal cases 10 testify.
Mr. Walker Jr., moved that same be recon-
mitled to the Committee on judiciary pend
ing debate the President announced the hour
had arrived for the consideration of the special
orders for to-day;
Informally passed over for the consideration
| Of motion under discussion.
The bill was recOmmitted.
SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY
The resolution of Mr. Mann, made the special
order of II A. M. today, was read
WHEREAS. In the last session of the Legislature
| a committee of three members of the Senate were
appointed to examine and report all transactions OF
the Board of Internal Improvement and examine
all contracts and sales made by them, as per reso
luton recorded page LIB of Senate Journal 1885
and whereds, said committee were duly appointed
and made their report. which said report will be
found on page 564 of said Journal, which report re
cites the reasons why 1t Is unfinished and incom
plete, aud why the said Investigation should be
continued and completed mentioning the fact that
DOCUMENTARY testimony and evidence formed par
of said report therefore be it RESOLVED, That com
mittee of five be appointed by the President with
all the powers conferred upon the former commit
tee said committee shall contain all the members
of the former committee that are present member
of this Senate; that said committee may, If they
deem 1t expedient and proper in order to protect
the interests of the people of Florida, present bill
for the consideration of the Legislature; said
mitee especially requested to fully investigate
aud report the amount of lands conveyed by tht
State to the various railroad companies, and tht
amount still claimed by the various roads In Thu
| state against tue internal improvement EunQ, al
we'll as the ability OF said fund to liqudate salt
claims.
Mr.. Walker offered the following amendment
Insert in line one the word ''sx" instead O
''fve," and In line three and the Standing Com
mitt.e ON Public Lands; !" accepted.
Mr.. Walker offered the following additions
amendment:
Resolved, Q. That said committee take unde
consideration and investigation all matters reat
ing to the Atlantic and Gulf Canal and Okeechobe
Land Company, In so far such matters relate t,
the contract with the Trustees of the Internal I'm
provement Fund and the sale conveyance q
lands by the trustees to the said company 3. Tha
said company be notified by said committee of sue
investigation and invite said company to have
representative before said committee, and that tn
Trustees of the Internal ImprOvem, mt Fund be r.
quired to give such committee all information i
their knowledge or possession In aid OF such iT
vestigation 4. That said committee shall take II
to consideration all reports that have been mad
regarding the drainage Of land by the agents of chi
Board Of Trustees Of the Internal Improvement
: Fund and by the commissioners appointed by th
Governor under the act of 1885, and also the rep0
j | of the committee appointed at tue last session
/ | the Senate, and all other matters which said con
mittee may now have to submit 5. That IT, aftt
acquiring all information practicable on the sui
ject the committee shall find that said compau
has received conveyances OF more land than 1t is
titled from the Trustees Of the Internal lmprOv
ment Fund, then said Commute shall report TO II
Senate any method of adjustment between tt
Trustees OF the Internal Improvement Fund ar
8 said company, will protect the interest OF Il
State of Florida and ut the time do justice t
D the said company. q. That said committee b
h directed to consult the Attorney General upon
questions OF law arising under their investigation
t aud also upon the legality OF any settlement thl
:. may be proposed, aud ii they report o propos,
settlement and adjustment, their report shall sta
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